Quick Heal flags rise in Android malware designed to bypass trusted app store safeguards
Quick Heal Technologies Limited has highlighted the growing sophistication of Android malware that is increasingly able to evade app store security checks by exploiting trusted application marketplaces, according to findings from its India Cyber Threat Report 2026.
The company said the Android threat landscape continued to evolve in 2025, with attackers using fake applications, staged malware delivery techniques and permission abuse to target users while bypassing conventional review mechanisms.
According to the report, threat actors are increasingly distributing malware through applications that initially appear legitimate but later activate malicious functionality using WebView redirects, external payload downloads or behaviour triggered only under specific conditions such as geographical location or device profiles.
Attack techniques becoming more sophisticated
The report notes that attackers are moving beyond conventional malware distribution methods by combining social engineering, cloned brand identities and trusted app storefronts to increase the likelihood of downloads.
Several malware campaigns were found disguising...
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